QA Technician Lead: Quality & Process Improvement

CENTERLINE MACHINE; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

401(k) with Employer match

Job summary

Centerline Machine is a Dielectric Manufacturing company specializing in component machining and fabrication. The QA Technician Lead will oversee inspection and measurement of finished goods to ensure adherence to quality standards.

The role requires hands-on use of inspection tools, reading blueprints, and guiding operators. Expect collaboration in process improvements, supplier quality, and customer audits, with a focus on precision, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Quality minded with excellent attention to detail.
• Basic math and measurement abilities.
• Experience with blueprint reading and measurement equipment.
• Problem identification and corrective action.
• Experience with SPC, CMM, gauge calibration, and machining knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Use blueprints and customer data to verify requirements.
• Operate inspection equipment per data to ensure part tolerance.
• Inspect set-up, in-process and final parts.
• Document discrepancies and communicate to relevant areas.
• Collect SPC data and assess process capability.
• Maintain fixtures and tooling; train operators as needed.
• Lead and participate in process improvements and corrective actions.
• Assist on audits and issue RMAs as required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Math basics

Measuring tools

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

CMM

SPC

MS Office

Job description

Centerline Machine is a Dielectric Manufacturing company specializing in component machining and fabrication. The QA Technician Lead will oversee inspection and measurement of finished goods to ensure adherence to quality standards.

The role requires hands-on use of inspection tools, reading blueprints, and guiding operators. Expect collaboration in process improvements, supplier quality, and customer audits, with a focus on precision, safety, and continuous improvement.